Eurovision 2016 and the rise of bow ties

16th May 2016

On the 14 May the annual Eurovision song contest was broadcasted across Europe, and for the first time this year America. This year was one of the biggest Eurovision events as the voting system has changed, with over seven million in the UK alone tuning in this weekend to see Ukraine win.

As ever the fashion choices made by each country and their spokesperson was also focused on, this meant that an increase of people wearing bow ties and even a silk scarf didn’t go unnoticed. With BBC Eurovision Twitter making comments about representative’s bow ties and even suggesting drinking every time a bow tie was shown.

Bow ties and who wore them

Måns Zelmerlöw

Last year’s Eurovision winner and this year’s presenter Måns Zelmerlöw wore the classic black bow tie almost throughout the competition.

Barbara Schöneberger

Germany’s spokesperson Barbara Schöneberger is a German actress, singer and television host, who wore a black silk scarf as she announced Germany were awarding Israel 12 points.

Jussi-Pekka Rantanen

Finland’s spokesperson Jussi-Pekka Rantanen is a journalist, who wore a pink bow tie as he announced Finland were awarding Sweden the 12 points.